Author: Trystahn Turner

Here is the link to my final project

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Here us a link to the group game. Its a simple ball shooter game with a few different levels that have various challenges

Link to game

Here is the link to my Visual #2 slideshow. These images are from my Terrafract World and are going to be a starting point for the images of my final project.
Google slideshow link here

This slideshow shows a small group of explorers who are venturing into an untamed and very dangerous region. They’re explore the surrounding environment in hopes of finding a place for their community to settle down. Missions like these aren’t uncommon, but finding anything of value is.

Here is the link to my World Building Website. The site takes you though different regions and shows the various creatures and plants that inhabit this dystopian world called Terrafract.

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Project Plan: AI Character Integration in Interactive Storytelling

Project Overview
The project will develop an AI-driven character, “AIC”, which can learn and adapt within a narrative. AIC will interact with human characters and environments, learning speech patterns, behaviors, and emotional responses to become a dynamic participant in the story. The character’s development will occur in real-time, offering a unique, evolving narrative experience to users.

Objectives
1. **Develop the AI Character (AIC):** Create an AI that can adapt and evolve within any given story.
2. **Interactive Story Development:** Craft a narrative that allows AIC to interact meaningfully with the environment and other characters.
3. **Integration and Testing:** Seamlessly integrate AIC into the story, ensuring robust interaction and learning capabilities.
4. **User Interaction Model:** Develop a model that allows users to interact with AIC, influencing its development and story outcomes.
5. **Market Launch and Feedback Loop:** Launch the product to a select audience and use feedback to refine AIC and the story.

Timeline
**Phase 1: Concept and Design (Months 1-3)**
– **Month 1:** Research and concept development. Define the personality traits, learning algorithms, and initial knowledge base for AIC.
– **Month 2:** Outline the interactive story. Define key plot points, character interactions, and decision trees that affect AIC’s development.
– **Month 3:** Design the AI learning model. Develop algorithms for speech pattern recognition, behavior mimicking, and emotional response learning.

**Phase 2: Development (Months 4-8)**
– **Months 4-6:** Software development. Code the basic AI functionalities using AI and machine learning platforms.
– **Months 7-8:** Story and character integration. Embed AIC into the story, ensuring it can interact and evolve based on predefined story arcs and user interactions.

**Phase 3: Testing and Refinement (Months 9-10)**
– **Month 9:** Internal testing. Run simulations and role-plays to test AIC’s interactions and learning capabilities within the story.
– **Month 10:** Beta testing. Release the story in a controlled environment to a limited audience to gather feedback on AI performance and user engagement.

**Phase 4: Launch and Expansion (Months 11-12)**
– **Month 11:** Analyze beta test feedback and refine AIC and the story accordingly. Prepare for public launch.
– **Month 12:** Official launch. Release the product to the public, accompanied by marketing campaigns targeted at tech enthusiasts and interactive fiction communities.

Budget
– **Research and Development:** $10,000
– **Software and Licensing:** $5,000
– **Marketing and Launch:** $2,000
– **Miscellaneous and Contingency:** $3,000
– **Total:** $20,000

Tools and Technologies
– **AI Development Platforms:** TensorFlow, OpenAI API
– **Programming Languages:** Python, JavaScript
– **Interactive Story Software:** Twine, Ren’Py
– **User Interface Design:** Adobe XD, Sketch

Success Metrics
– **User Engagement:** Time spent interacting with AIC and replay value.
– **Learning Efficacy:** How well AIC adapts and learns over multiple interactions.
– **User Feedback:** Satisfaction ratings and qualitative feedback from initial users.
– **Adaptability:** The ease with which AIC can be integrated into different stories or platforms.

Risks and Mitigation Strategies
– **Complexity in AI Behavior:** Regular review and adjustment of learning algorithms.
– **User Acceptance:** Continuous user feedback loops during beta testing to adjust story and AI attributes.
– **Technical Issues:** Regular updates and patches post-launch to fix bugs and improve performance.

This project plan outlines a structured approach to creating a versatile AI character that can bring innovative storytelling to interactive media, providing both a unique narrative experience and potentially transforming how stories are told and experienced.

My final project will be a graphic novel which tells a story occurring in my own unique world. I have gotten really interested in using the generative storytelling and image creation together, to create a highly detailed and visual representation of my ideas. In a side project, which was inspired by this class, I began recreating a world and story from my childhood. Bringing a character and story back to life, based off my childhood imagination, is something I never thought I would get a chance to do, and its been really exciting. The biggest challenge I will face during this project is keeping all the content under a similar theme and style, which takes me to my research essay.

For my paper, I want to dive into how you can express a consistent theme. Ai seems to have the most trouble with keeping things consistent, unless it is given an extremely strict guideline to follow. I want to see how far I can stretch one consistent theme, and to figure out the best methods for maintaining consistency. This isn’t only for images either. I would like to explore the best ways to maintain consistent themes across multiple content types, as well as how to keep consistency when using multiple methods simultaneously.

I would like to make a classic side scrolling arcade style game. I’ve always enjoyed playing games like the Ninja Turtles arcade game, and part of my inspiration will come from that.

It would be a physics game and partially a narrative game. I want to tell a story with some level of basic action involved. My experience coding is pretty much limited to HTML but I can refresh myself on JavaScript to get back up to speed on that.

The future of coding is going to change drastically as AI continues to grow more powerful. AI has changed the way coding is done, almost completely shifting the focus of coders to the creative side of their work. AI is an amazing tool which allows coders to generate their ideas extremely quickly, removing much of the workload involved in creating their ideas. For example, generating a massive table which is full of content would have taken quite a bit of time. Now all you need to do is ask AI to generate the table and you’ll have it within the minute. For those who avoid the use of AI, it will undoubtably harm their career and their future in that field of work, however, by using and gaining a better understanding of AI it will allow you to become an extremely useful worker. Despite the great power AI has, without a knowledgeable human to guide it, the AI wont be able to generate anything with real creativity or precision.

In the Neo-Synthesis Era, centuries after humanity’s greatest minds united to reconstruct Earth’s core and save the planet from death, a new world has emerged where technology and nature exist in harmonious symbiosis. This era is characterized by its futuristic cities that rise towards the sky, their exteriors a fusion of photovoltaic glass and lush vertical gardens. These urban landscapes are surrounded by expansive wilds, restored to their pristine conditions, showcasing humanity’s commitment to ecological stewardship.

The environment is a testament to technological marvel, with climate AIs meticulously regulating weather patterns to ensure a stable, hospitable planet. These intelligent systems manage rainfall for agriculture and maintain temperatures ideal for both human comfort and ecological diversity. This careful balance has revitalized the planet’s geography, now a blend of vibrant ecosystems and human ingenuity.

Cuisine reflects this era’s ethos, blending traditional recipes with sustainable innovations like lab-grown meats and hydroponically grown vegetables. Food is a celebration of cultural heritage, intertwined with communal practices that underscore the unity between communities, technology, and nature. The culture itself is deeply integrated with AI, manifesting in festivals that honor the symbiotic relationship between technological advancements and natural preservation, and in interactive digital art that bridges the gap between the tangible and the virtual.

Economically, the world thrives on renewable energy, technological innovation, and the valorization of ecosystem services. Automation, driven by AI, has reshaped the workforce, emphasizing creative and caretaking roles, and fostering an economy grounded in sustainability and ethical practices.

Education and religion reflect the profound respect for life and the planet, with AI playing a central role in personal development and spiritual practices. Education is customized and lifelong, facilitated by AI tutors that cater to individual learning styles. Meanwhile, religious practices have evolved to incorporate AI, celebrating the unity of technology, spirituality, and the sanctity of Earth.

Technological advancements, particularly in human-AI symbiosis, define this era. AI is not just a tool but a companion, deeply woven into the fabric of society, guiding its inhabitants towards a balance between technological growth and environmental preservation.

What sets this world apart is its unique integration of AI into every facet of life, fostering a society that values balance and mutual respect. This deep integration has birthed a civilization where technology and nature evolve as one, marking the Neo-Synthesis Era as a testament to humanity’s ability to not only survive but thrive by embracing its creations in stewardship of the Earth.

In the shadow of a once-vibrant Earth now lies a desolate world, a wasteland of technology and death. This was the legacy left by humanity’s insatiable appetite for advancement and dominion, which spiraled into an abyss of conflict and despair. From the ashes of this ruin, an empire arose—ruthless, unyielding, and built on the remnants of human folly. For centuries, this regime’s iron grip suffocated any flicker of hope, dictating the lives of Earth’s sparse inhabitants with an unrelenting creed of control and hate. 

Yet, in the darkest corner of this forsaken planet, a glimmer of rebellion stirs. Dr. Aldous Bramwell, a rogue scientist with a vision far removed from the empire’s tyranny, has secluded himself from the world’s prying eyes. Within the bowels of an undisclosed den, he toils away, driven by a singular purpose: to sow the seeds of a new beginning. Amidst the wreckage of civilizations long forgotten, Dr. Bramwell scavenges not just materials but lost souls—wanderers of the surface world, seeking refuge or purpose. 

From these scraps of a bygone era, Dr. Bramwell builds more than a community; he forges a bastion of resistance. His enclave, hidden from the empire’s watchful gaze, becomes a sanctuary for those disenchanted with the world’s cruel fate. Here, amid the ruins, humans, machines, and genetically modified beings unite under Bramwell’s guidance, fueled by a shared dream: to liberate Earth from the clutches of tyranny. 

At the heart of Bramwell’s vision stands his most ambitious creation—Whiskers. Born from the melding of genetic brilliance and technological prowess, this large humanoid cat embodies the potential for change. Whiskers is more than a creature; he is a symbol of hope, strength, and intelligence, designed to lead the charge against the empire’s despotism. 

Under the ashen sky of Earth’s desolate landscape, Dr. Aldous Bramwell led a small, eclectic team on an expedition through the ruins of what was once a bustling metropolis. His companions on this foray were an unusual pair: Rennick, a large bio-engineered rat adorned in explorer’s gear, and Mara, a resilient human survivor whose wit and agility had proved invaluable on many occasions. 

Rennick, towering above the typical rat, was a sight to behold. His outfit consisted of a custom-fitted harness that wrapped snugly around his torso, equipped with pockets and attachments for various tools and gadgets. The most notable feature was the large backpack he carried, designed with a clever hole on the side allowing his small rat companions—ingenious scouts and gatherers—to navigate in and out freely during their search for resources. 

Mara, on the other hand, wore a patchwork of materials scavenged from the old world and adapted for survival in the new. Her clothing was a testament to adaptability, combining rugged utility with protection against the harsh elements and remnants of technology that littered the earth. Her boots, reinforced with metal salvaged from the ruins, clanked softly against the rubble as she moved. 

As they sifted through the debris of civilization’s past, seeking out pieces of technology and biological samples that could aid their community, a soft, urgent squeaking caught their attention. One of Rennick’s smaller companions, a nimble rat named Pip, emerged from a narrow crevice, its tiny paws gesturing frantically towards a pile of debris nearby. 

Curious and cautious, the trio approached the indicated spot. Hidden beneath a partially collapsed beam, they discovered a near-dead cat, its breaths shallow and uneven. Despite its dire state, there was something undeniably unique about this feline—perhaps a latent genetic potential that only Dr. Bramwell could recognize or an unspoken connection to this cat, the embodiment of their hopes. 

Rennick gently lifted the beam with his enhanced strength, allowing Mara to carefully extract the fragile creature from its prison of rubble. Dr. Bramwell examined the cat with a mix of professional curiosity and empathy, noting its distinctive markings and the faint pulse of life within. 

“We must take it back,” Dr. Bramwell decided, his voice firm yet tinged with concern. “It may hold the key to understanding more about the biological legacy of this world. Besides,” he added, a hint of warmth in his eyes, “no life, no matter how small, should be left to perish in this wasteland.” 

The discovery of the cat became a turning point in their expedition, a reminder of the fragile thread of life that persisted in the face of desolation. As they made their way back to their hidden enclave, each member of the team pondered the significance of their find, unaware of the profound impact this near-dead cat would have on their community and their fight against the empire. 

What are your thoughts on the risks and opportunities of AI Cinema? What do these tools mean for the future of Hollywood entertainment and for independent artists working in the industry? 

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AI is a very powerful tool which can cut out hours of work in all aspects of Cinematography. That power, although helpful to the industry, can and likely will result in many people losing their jobs. I believe that will be a temporary issue though, because although AI is very powerful it cannot replicate the human mind. There isn’t human thought or emotion behind the AI’s actions and until we are able to fully replicate a human brain in a AI that issue will remain the same.

The various ways in which people think, communicate, and interact are all too independent to be replicated consistently. Those same people who lost their jobs to AI will likely use it to create their own independent content. AI will become an industry standard tool which everyone around the world will use to create new media.

For this project, I wanted to experiment with horror because I know AI can have trouble with violence and graphic content. Surprisingly the AI was able to generate all the prompts without any issues, although I didn’t dive too deep into any seriously graphic stuff.

I gave the AI a few different prompts that experimented with perspective, lighting, and body shape. It took a while to get all the components of the images right, but after lots of trial and error, I managed to slowly get everything right.

Something I noticed during the process was that the AI did much better at generating more accurate scenes when I wrote prompts in simple but excruciating detail. I gave the AI one prompt that was similar to how a book author would describe a scene and it seemed to give me the best results from a single prompt.

Here is the link to my presentation…

“Galactic Reverie” is an album by the band “Eclipse of Orion” which embarks listeners on a cosmic auditory journey, blending space rock, progressive, and ambient music into a vast soundscape reminiscent of the universe’s grandeur. Each track, from “Stellar Awakening” to “Beyond the Event Horizon,” explores celestial phenomena, aiming to evoke wonder and exploration. This album mirrors the band’s fascination with the cosmos, serving as a musical reflection of their quest to understand and articulate the beauty and vastness of the universe through their art. “Galactic Reverie” invites listeners to dream and find their own connection with the stars.

Song Names for the album:

1. Stellar Awakening
2. Orbiting Harmony
3. Shadowing the Cosmos
4. Nebula’s Embrace
5. Quantum Entanglement
6. Beyond the Event Horizon

Band Member Profiles

Jaxon Ellery – Lead Vocals, Guitar

– A visionary with a voice that seems to echo from the depths of space itself, Jaxon is known for his ethereal lyrics and transcendent guitar solos.

Lena Simmons – Keyboards, Synthesizers

– A classically trained musician with a penchant for the cosmic, Lena layers the band’s sound with the infinite textures and ambient soundscapes of the universe.

Milo Hansen – Bass, Backing Vocals

– With a groove that’s as deep as a black hole, Milo’s bass lines provide the gravitational pull that keeps the band’s sound firmly anchored in the cosmos.

Sierra Reid – Drums, Percussion

– Sierra’s rhythms are like meteor showers: intense, unpredictable, and capable of lighting up the entire night sky with their energy.

In the continuously evolving world of modern art there has emerged a need to be unique which can be a challenge for many to overcome. To combat this issue many artists will seek inspiration or guidance in the creation process, which is where Creative Oasis, an AI specifically tailored for artists, becomes an indispensable ally. By engaging with this AI, artists can unlock a reservoir of inspiration, obtain technical guidance, and gain deeper insights into their creative process. Creative Oasis does not endeavor to create art itself; rather, it assists artists with bringing their unique visions to life with greater clarity, expertise, and innovation.

At the heart of this AI’s capabilities lies the power to generate inspirational content. This feature is crucial as artists often encounter the daunting issue of creative block. By providing a stream of ideas, themes, and visual concepts, this AI acts as a muse of content, transforming artists’ creative blocks into bursts of inspiration. Beyond creating inspirational content, this AI also excels in breaking down processes and walking users through them. This tool can be utilized in many ways, such as having the AI break down the entire process of character design into a list of tangible questions.

Another significant feature is the AI’s ability to guide the creative process. This involves offering technical advice on various artistic mediums, from traditional painting techniques to modern digital art tools. Whether an artist is struggling with the intricacies of color theory, the complexities of digital software, or the challenges of a new medium, this AI provides tailored advice to navigate these hurdles that artists may face. This type of guidance is particularly useful for artists interested in evolving their style or venturing into unexplored territories of their craft.

Creative Oasis is also adept at writing about various aspects of the creative process. This includes exploring the purpose and significance of different artistic methods, styles, and movements. For artists, understanding the ‘why’ behind their ‘what’ is as important as the creation itself. These reflective essays offer deeper insights into artists’ work, helping them to articulate their creative journey and the philosophies behind their art. This tool is a benefit to both those who create and observe art because it not only aids artistic abilities but also enhances an artist’s ability to communicate their vision in writing, which often plays a huge role in how people interpret their work.

Additionally, as mentioned before, this AI assists artists in conceptual development. however, aside from generating inspiration and breaking situations down, this tool also excels at creating concepts and narratives that underpin the artist’s work. Art is not just about aesthetic appeal; it’s a form of storytelling, a medium to convey emotions, ideas, and messages. By helping artists to refine their concepts, this AI ensures that their work resonates more profoundly with their intended audience. How this AI communicates is designed to be knowledgeable yet accessible. It strives to provide insights that are both informative and easy to understand, ensuring that artists at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals, can benefit from its assistance.

In conclusion, Creative Oasis’ purpose is to be more than just a tool. It aims to be a companion that empowers artists on their artistic journey. This AI helps by offering inspirational content, providing technical guidance, assisting conceptual development, and providing a reflective understanding of works. Ultimately, the artist remains the sole creator and visionary, with Creative Oasis serving as an invaluable assistant who enhances the journey and allows the artist to unlock their full potential.

Hey there, my name is Trystahn and I’m excited to see what people create with AI. The capabilities of this technology are continuing to grow and seeing the things people have already done with AI has me excited for the future of this class.